Sec. 94-8.1. - Inclusionary housing.
94-8.1.1 Purpose. The purpose of this section is to encourage development of new housing
that is affordable to income eligible households in applicable zoning districts that
require site review. At a minimum, affordable housing produced through this section
should be in compliance with the requirements set forth in M.G.L.A. c. 40B §§ 20—23
and other affordable housing programs developed by federal, state, and local governments.
It is intended that the affordable housing units that result from this section be
considered as local initiative units, in compliance with the requirements for the
same as specified by the department of housing and community development (DHCD).
94-8.1.2 Definitions. See section 94-12.0, "Inclusionary housing".
94-8.1.3 Applicability. In all zoning districts, the inclusionary zoning provisions
of this section shall apply to the following uses:
1.
Any project that results in a net increase of ten or more dwelling units over a five-year
period, whether by new construction or by the alteration, expansion, reconstruction,
or change of existing residential or non-residential space;
2.
Any subdivision of land for development of ten or more dwelling units over a five-year
period; and
3.
Any senior housing facility development that includes ten or more assisted living
units and accompanying services.
94-8.1.4 Procedures and Fees. Procedures and fees associated with the filing of a
special permit for inclusionary housing shall be established by the community development
board by the adoption of rules and regulations.